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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Voyager aircraft return from non-stop trip around the world
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Dec 23, 1986

Voyager aircraft return from non-stop trip around the world

The Voyager aircraft circles before landing at Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, California, to complete its record...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 2)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 2)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 3)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 3)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 1)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 1)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Kayseri, Türkiye—one of the oldest cities in the world at around 5,000 years old
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Jan 2, 2026

Kayseri, Türkiye—one of the oldest cities in the world at around 5,000 years old

iss074e0043650 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- Kayseri, Türkiye—one of the oldest cities in the world at around 5,000 years old...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World
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Jul 29, 2016

NASA Sees Intense Fires Around The World

This year’s wildfire season is off to a blazing start. The United States had an early start to the season, with more...

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NASA image: Shipbreaking, Bangladesh
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May 16, 2014

Shipbreaking, Bangladesh

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the Bangladeshi coast north of Chittagong, where ships from around the...

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Feb 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep412 Around the World for 25 Years

HWHAP Around the World for 25 Years Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: Human Exploration Rover Challenge - 2024
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Jul 30, 2024

Human Exploration Rover Challenge - 2024

The 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge was held in Huntsville, Alabama. This event brings high school and...

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NASA image: Kepler Team Marks Five Years in Space
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Mar 7, 2014

Kepler Team Marks Five Years in Space

On March 6, 2009, NASA Kepler Space Telescope rocketed into the night skies above Cape Canaveral Air Force Station...

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NASA image: Fire and Ice Planet  Artist Concept
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Oct 12, 2006

Fire and Ice Planet Artist Concept

This artist animation shows a blistering world revolving around its nearby un. NASA infrared Spitzer Space Telescope...

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NASA image: The InSight Team at Lockheed Martin
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Jan 25, 2018

The InSight Team at Lockheed Martin

The InSight Team at Lockheed Martin Space in May 2017 The InSight team is comprised of scientists and engineers from...

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NASA image: Healthcare Workers to Be Honored on Mars
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Jun 17, 2020

Healthcare Workers to Be Honored on Mars

Members of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission installed a plate on the left side of the rover chassis,...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: The Lasting Impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
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Jul 26, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: The Lasting Impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9

In July 1994, astronomers around the world watched as the fragments of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 slammed into the...

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NASA image: The InSight Team at JPL
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Jan 25, 2018

The InSight Team at JPL

The InSight Team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, JPL, in June 2015. The InSight team is comprised of scientists...

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NASA image: A Martian Tribute on Perseverance
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Jul 2, 2025

A Martian Tribute on Perseverance

This close-up view of a plate on NASA's Perseverance rover commemorating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover with Commemorative Plate
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Jun 17, 2020

Perseverance Rover with Commemorative Plate

Seen from below, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is in position in the aeroshell that will protect the rover on...

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NASA image: Apollo Digest Series:  Mission Control
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Jan 31, 2021

Apollo Digest Series: Mission Control

Apollo Digest Series: Mission Control Overview of NASA’s mission control in Houston, as well as other facilities in...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0683
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spectators and photographers gather around the adult manatee Sea World workers are...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0683
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Apr 3, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Spectators and photographers gather around the adult manatee Sea World workers are...

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NASA image: Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars, as the World Watches
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Mar 5, 2021

Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars, as the World Watches

On Feb. 18, 2021, the world watched live as NASA’s Mars 2020 mission team attempted the most daring part of its...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.  The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.  The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.  The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. The POIC team supports science operations on the International Space Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more than 20 years the POIC team has worked with scientists from around the world to enable the space station crew to conduct experiments that improve life on Earth and enable future exploration.

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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